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We are teaching ourselves solar energy and off-grid living! Follow us as we learn, and teach you in that slow Southern way. Our main homestead channel is Tony's Tractor Adventure Homestead
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Sungoldpower All In One 3000W 24V SOLAR INVERTER CHARGER
All-in-one solar charge inverter: 3000 Watts Pure Sine Wave Inverter Combined with 80A MPPT solar charging and 40A AC battery charging
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Off Grid Power - Solar Power - Know the Questions to Ask
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We want to build an off-grid solar-powered homestead. When we started, I didn't know the right question. We did this to not waste thousands of dollars and still be no closer to off-grid power.
You Are Wrong About Solar Sun Trackers
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Solar Panel Sun Tracker. Don't "math" a real-world problem to death without all the facts. Solar Trackers work! Tracker Info: www.eco-worthy.com/?ref=Tony5
Upgraded Eco Worthy Solar Sun Tracker. Big Improvements
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We are growing our solar capability again by installing another Eco Worthy Solar Sun Tracking system. The first two worked great, but the installation was not without its difficulties. Eco-Worthy has made installing a new solar tracker for your solar panels so much easier, and they have beefed up the entire build. It really seems as if they are listening to the customer. Eco-Worthy has offered ...
Prepare for the Unexpected: Bluetti AC200P's Answer to Grid Failures
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In a world increasingly teetering on the brink of unpredictability, darkness isn't just a metaphor-it's a looming reality. The fragility of our power grid, intertwined with both natural and man-made catastrophes, paints a chilling picture of vulnerability. Remember the silent streets during blackouts, the disconcerting hush when our bustling world stops, the unease of nights plunged into an eer...
Step-by-Step Guide to Installing MC4 Connectors on Thunderbolt Solar Panels - Beginners Tutorial
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Welcome to our detailed step-by-step tutorial on installing MC4 connectors on Thunderbolt Solar panels from Harbor Freight. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your solar journey, this guide is tailor-made for you. Solar Tool Kit: amzn.to/3R5u8uU MC4 connector Kit: amzn.to/3Em7aZ9 🔆 In this comprehensive tutorial, you'll learn: The basics of MC4 connectors and their importan...
Grid Failure? - Upgrading Our Solar All-In-One Inverter by PowMR
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Upgrading our Solar All-In-One Inverter by PowMR. There are so many choices for solar power nowadays. It can get confusing and expensive. This is why we took a measured approach. We built this smaller system to run for a year while we build out our Homestead. By the time we really need off-grid power, we will understand a lot more about the process. We thank PowMR for letting us test this unit....
Can Harbor Freight 100W Solar Panels Be Wired in Series? | Thunderbolt Solar
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🌞 In this video, we answer the burning question: Can Harbor Freight 100W Solar Panels be wired in series? Join us as we explore the possibilities with Thunderbolt Solar panels! 🔌 Discover the step-by-step process of wiring Thunderbolt Solar panels in series to increase voltage and maximize efficiency. Learn why boosting voltage is essential for your MPPT controller and how to get the most out o...
Power Grid Failure? Prep to Survive! SunGoldPower
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All in One Inverter Charger: shrsl.com/42b7y Prepare for a potential power grid failure and the uncertainties of a SHFT scenario as we guide you in securing an independent and sustainable energy source. This video will help you establish your own solar power fortress, starting with the installation of a vital piece of equipment - the SunGoldPower 3000W 24V Solar Inverter Charger. This video is ...
Combat Grid Failure - Sun Tracking Solar Panel System- ECO-Worthy Sun Tractor
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The power grid is more vulnerable than ever, but you can stay ahead of the chaos with our guide on installing an automatic sun-tracking solar array! ☀️🔌 Learn how to harness 40% more power from your existing solar panels by enabling them to follow the sun's path across the sky. Watch our step-by-step tutorial to assemble, install, and optimize this innovative solar system for maximum efficiency...
Could you please share the brand/size of your circuit breakers both DC and incoming solar? I looked in yiur drop down, so if I missed it, sorry
I really like the AC connections on this inverter. So many 3,000 watt inverters are so cheap, and the screws to connect are tiny, but on output you need 8 gauge wire in those tiny, tiny screw connections
I just subscribed. I’m looking to build a portable power station and this seems to be perfect for that, because it accepts solar, AC input to charge batteries, monitor included. Awesome it can run off Solar without batteries until someone can upgrade.
I have two issues: 1 - Its not large enough. I need to be able to put 10 * 455 panels on one and the trackers I have seen for those are $2k - $3k. 2 - I would really like to know how they perform in 80mph - 110mph winds. We actually do get hit with these winds where I am once a year. Still an awesome video though, thank you for sharing
You are soooooo right! The glass on top of the panel reflects some light and the more angle to the sun, the more it reflects. The rest refracts down to the PV cells. It's not just cosine of angle in real life. Them tree shadows, if the post could extend when there's no bad wind and geddown when there is, could getcha more time is all. Scissor-jack legs? A DIY tracker done right will cost less but might not do all that this one does.
What is the maximum weight limit of all panels? Can I use 400 watt REC panels?
This is advantageous too because you end up very close to 100% production as soon as the panels can point at the sun. The "just add more panel" requires buying a bigger inverter as well as more panals, racking, etc. A tracker lets you fill in more of a smaller inverter's capacity without needing a bigger system to avoid clipping. These are quite economical now.
good morning Sir...upon seeing this interesting video of dual axis tracker..I started my own small project... thank you for tutorial video...from Philippines... ua-cam.com/channels/rTYPM-Hn25aPecmbSfnqng.html
Just got mine in. Getting ready to hook up my system. The main reason i got this one is do to the high vdc input. My panels in series is making 140 vdc. And tracker system is 1200 watts. Thanks for the help
what is the expected cost of wind damage ? if you can lose shingles you can lose these big things, and thats 6 panels to replace. i keep insurance on a car thats worth less than a set of your panels,
Question? Your system looks awesome. I want the 3000 watt model, and like always I always download the manual first. In the manual it reads PV operating range 120v-450v. Do I really need at least 120v from my solar panels for the system to operate? It's kinda cloudy alot up here in Northern PA. I have panels wired in series already for when it's cloudy or morning hours, it does reach 80 volts when it's sunny. Wondering about the 120v-450v in the manual?
Thank you ✊
What about snow protection? Anything on that direction?
I do not know how winters are there but in the winter time this pays up big time. Another concern for winter is the flat rest position. I think it should be vertical when snowing. Does it have that posibility?
a lot of inverters are made by same people
How has your footings held up? I like this method vs concrete.
I can never understand why these trackers use photo sensors to track the sun. A GPS module and position sensors should work far better.
Great work, I have now also bought the system. greetings from germany.
trackers are especially beneficial for batteries, because they smooth and prolong the power output from panels. there is not rapid increase, peak at the noon and then drop of power output. that can be replicated with several fixed panel fields facing different directions, but i think, tracker is more elegant solution.
I'd say the advantages of having a correctly sized inverter, and a broader production curve and a lot of value people aren't calculating in.
I like the way you explain things.
This was a really great video. Thanks so much. You really have done a fantastic job here and you must be very proud of your accomplishments. I am not a solar specialist but I am an electrician with 44 years experience and you are spot on regarding safety with DC power. I am assuming you are not an electrician but you have worked through all the issues that you came up against in a methodical way. You have a new subscriber.
That a lot of Bull .... the pannels are installed on the wrong place .... wowowowo U do not what U talking about just make a few $$$ to see and listen your rubish
why would you install a solar system in the shade when you have so much open area????
Hello Mr Tony: thanks for this and your previous install videos. Because of them Id like to set up 2 of these trackers according to your methods. But theres something thats not clear to me about these trackers and Id expect to see the answer in any of the assembly/review vids, but havent. Heres my situ and setup. My panels will all go straight to an Ecoflow Delta Pro Ultra via MC4 cables, not making any other connections along the way. Thats the normal connection methodfrom panels for that battery/inverter device. Using these trackers, I believe I would bypass the Ecoworthy MPPT of both trackers, in order to put all 12 panels in series [my only option], to get all 288volts to my Ultra battery/inverter, via a single [pair] of PV cable, , this is doable, yes? Im not asking for a comment about the Ultra, rather about not connecting the solar panels PV cables to the Ecoworthy electronics : can I bypass the box?. So in this scenario, Id have these these trackers for tilting the panels only. And the panels PV cables are wired straight to the Ultra with no other connection too Ecoworthy electronics, and it would be the as usual for the Ultra: solar panel to MC4 connectors in PV cable to connect into MC4 ports on the Ultra. My question is: Can this work, or Would I be missing anything from the Ecoworthy setup in this scenario that would ruin my tracking/tilting function that Im after? I cant begin to answer this because I dont even kno or can see how the cables emerging from each panel are terminated: are they bare wire with no connector and theyre supposed to plug into the Ecoworthy digital box, and then to your solar system? And is that necessary? or do they terminate with MC4 connectors, or what.? :( Thanks for all your videos.
Seems like every UA-camr streaming from south of the Mason-Dixon casually state volts, amps and watts interchangeably as if there is no difference between each of these basic electrical terms regardless of series or parallel panel connections. Pro tip: It's not the volts that stop your heart--- it's the amps. Go grab a electric fence wire that has 8000 volts but only 120 milliamps (120 thousandths of 1 amp) and report back--- because you will still be alive to report back.
With tracking, more power is supplied at peak demand times. Morning and evening should require more power, than mid-day for working families. This should lead to a somewhat smaller system, less panels and batteries should cover cost of tracking?
Have you ever had any problems with PowMr going into Overvoltage Charge Fault when the batteries reach full charge? I have a PowMr 10kw with 51.2V lithium and am experiencing this problem. Great videos! And any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Ah! I see. What you are saying is the mathematicians are too "clear" headed, but optimization may actually be found by "cloudy" thinking.... Thank you for your presentation! It has always seemed to me that tracking was the optimal approach, especially if space was limited. Your examples of intra-day variation in sunlight availability provided even more weight to the argument for tracking. Even so, I'm likely to install my first system without any tracking, but will probably switch to tracking in a couple of years. I've got lots of space and panels are getting cheaper and cheaper... my big problem now is finding and deciding on a battery storage and inverter system. I really like the idea of a Tesla Powerwall or an Anker Solix X1 -- basic shrink-wrapped turnkey systems (with professional installation) with great battery management (including some temperature protection), but frankly, an Anker Solix 3800 in a well insulated and passively ventilated box would meet my immediate needs just fine, but the 3800's input voltage limitation (60V max) is a bit constraining, especially as it can't accept many amps below 32 volts. oh well... sorry just thinking out loud. You have a sweet setup there, I hope it gives you many years of service!
err well I HAVE 2 myself.. so 1 you have WAY TO MUCH shade... and 2nd have you been greasing and checking on them weekly? If you check it weekly and keep it well maintained you wont have any issues.. Mine are in full sun all day long, and i get upwards of 50% more per day data logged. my system is set to move every 2 min. I also have a 2nd mini/charger panel attached to a battery in a box on the post. but you got way to much shade for solar..
Ciao! Ti seguo da un po' e sono intenzionato a comperare un inseguitore. Ho già dei pannelli fissi di alta gamma ma il costo dei pannelli della Worthy è davvero vantaggioso. Sai dirmi se sono validi o è meglio altra marca?
Only thing I can see you did wrong is you never put Romex in conduit , it can cause the wires to over heat. This is a big no no !
Looks like I found a 6 month review!!! Granted, on a different channel :)
You are not a licensed electrician, I am, and your going to get your self hurt, burned, or even killed. Don't ever leave a Hot wire in a plastic LB, it must be inside a serviceable location, such as your sungold unit or a panel. Other than that, not bad.
When worrying about “stopping your heart” you should focus on amps. 10 amps at 24v is much more dangerous than 0.5 amps at 120v.
You are just misinformed. Your body doesn't have enough continuity for 24 volts to matter. DC voltage becomes very dangerous at about 52 volts.
Hey mr,love your background music.
Bro, has all the gadgets in the world. Gadget man lol
I see you have two 12v 7ah batteries. What are the battery requirements for powering the tracker?
Excellent intructional video. Many thanks
I'm the same. Learnt so much in a year. Wish i built it now rather than a year ago. It's become so much cheaper
Just buy 30% more panels. Nobody has time for moving parts.
Looks great and love the step by step instructions, much appreciated. Could you tell me or provide a link to the self tapping screws you used? Thanks
Don't let the UA-cam experts get you down. I have a tracker and the panels on that always out preform the others
I have a 100 watt oanel I manually moved today every hour or so to match the suns movement as a little experiment and it made a major difference in the amount of watt hours brought in per the history on my victron controller, im sold,makes a huge difference and ur right it starts capturing sunlight much earlier and later
So, what is a "major" difference. Your post tells us nothing. Give us a % increase.
Great video, thanks! I appreciate the details for replacement parts.
I am an electrician in South Africa. Our wiring regulations are strict, but I enjoyed watching you, be blessed.
I can buy a lot more than 30% more panels for the cost of a tracking system. His trackers are holding 6 panels, but lets do the math assuming 8. The cheapest solar tracker I can find costs $419, So 8 panels at $100 each totals $800, so I can increase my output buy over 45% buy spending the $419 on 4 more panels. 45% is a 50% increase over 30%. Plus I never have to repair a tracker or feed one the power required to run it.
Are you factoring in time of day when your getting that power? I have plenty of panels on my array to charge up but these trackers put me online earlier and for later. I don’t need more power mid day, I want to be collecting solar as early as possible and as late as possible.
Enjoyed!!!!
Great video. How the hell did you get the clamps to work for the panels to the rails? I can't get it to hold with any significant amount of pressure.
I'm so happy to find this video in Puerto Rico I really need that for hurricane seasons thank you